An Overview of Clamshell Blister Packaging

Plastic packages have become very commonplastic cavity and is sealed within the package
these days. If you go to a departmental store,using blister cards.
you can see that almost all the products areThe blister cards are made of various materials
packed in plastic. Among these packages, thelike printed cardboard, plastic or foil. Through a
clamshell packaging has been widely used byheat sealing process, the cards are attached to
manufacturers. Apart from being a finestthe blister packs as an adhesive is formed on the
protective container, the clamshell packaging alsocard. The adhesive is strong enough that it holds
enhances the POP display of the product. Thisthe weight of the product which can be hung on a
makes it the favorite choice among the makers.peg. On the other hand it is easy to break the
Clamshell packaging refers to a type of packagecard while opening too. However, the blister
that uses thick plastic layers to form a mould andpackaging has been generally used for light
puts the product in a nutshell. The plastic mouldweighted materials and heavy items are packed
provides transparency and the features of theusing clamshell packaging.
product can be clearly visible. A number of retailThe sealing blister packaging and sliding blister
products are packed in this type of packaging.packaging is the two forms of clamshell blisters.
The packages are known for their transparencyThe sealing blister packaging is fabricated using
factors that would enable the customers to seePVC, rigid films etc. Here the packaging
the features of the products clearly withoutcompletely encompasses the product and for
opening it. This feature is of great conveniencetaking out the item, you need to open the
for the customers while purchasing especiallypackage completely. These packages are meant
electronic gadgets and products.for a single use but they are highly tamper proof.
Generally toys for kids are packed in clamshellThey are generally used for consumer goods
packaging as it would help the parents to clearlywhich are targeted by shoplifters. In sliding blisters,
evaluate the features of the product. Fruits andthe card would not be sealed completely. The
food products are also packed in clamshell whichsides of the pack would be bent to hold the
maintains the freshness of the product. This typeblister card which helps the customer to open the
of packaging increases the appeal of the products.pack and view the product. Later it can be easily
An extended version of clamshell packaging isreturned back to the container.
known as clamshell blister packaging. This alsoThe blister packaging is widely used in the
provides transparent and durable features withoutpharmaceutical industry for protecting tablets and
much expense. The blister packaging makes usecapsules. The packages increase their shelf life and
of cardboard blister cards which offers visibility ofare highly user friendly. Visibility of the product is
the product along with protection. There arethe highlight in clamshell blister packaging. The
basically two primary components in a blisterpackages are highly tamper resistant and avoid
packaging; the plastic blister cavity and the blistertheft. The POP display persuades the customers
card. The product would be encapsulated in theto buy the products eventually.